Azúcar Negra Explained

Azucar Negra (English: "Black Sugar"), is a studio album by the Cuban salsa singer Celia Cruz.^{[2] [3]} It was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Tropical Latin Album, Vocal or Instrumental in 1994.^[4]

Critical reception

The Chicago Tribune called the album "a truly sweet and artfully balanced mix of many worlds: a smart international pan-Latin style that draws on classic salsa, new Latin pop." The Los Angeles Times noted that "though representative of Cruz's well-known style, it allows room for a more pop-oriented presence."

Chart positions

Chart (1993)	Peak position
Latin Albums (Billboard)	37
Tropical/Salsa Albums (Billboard)[5]	6

Notes and References

1. Web site: Musica!: The Rhythm of Latin America - Salsa, Rumba, Merengue, and More. Sue. Steward. October 4, 1999. Chronicle Books. Google Books.
2. Web site: Contemporary World Musicians. Clifford. Thompson. October 7, 2020. Routledge. Google Books.
3. Web site: The Rough Guide to Cuban Music. Philip. Sweeney. September 4, 2001. Rough Guides. Google Books.
4. News: General Categories. January 7, 1994 . June 3, 2020 . 3 . . .
5. Web site: Celia Cruz. Billboard.